<p>On Saturday, the Kansas Scholastic Press Association released the results from its annual state journalism contests, and Hays High School students placed in 12 contests against Class 5A and 6A competitors and finished third overall in Class 5A with 44 points behind Mill Valley High School (63 points) and Salina Central High School (50 points).</p><p>For reference, entries compete against both Class 5A and 6A students for individual awards, and entries had to place in the top six spots for recognition.  For teams, KSPA divides the classes.</p><p><b>Team – Third Place in Class 5A</b></p><h2>First Place</h2><p><i>5A/6A State Champions<br></i>Cayden Sanders – Nature Photography<br>Ryan Schuckman – Video Sports Promo</p><h2>Second Place</h2><p>Allison Brooks – Headline Writing &amp; Design<br>Alicia Feyerherm – Video PSA</p><h2>Third Place</h2><p>Alicia Feyerherm – Feature Writing<br>Alicia Feyerherm – Video News<br>Jersey Johnson – Yearbook Copy Writing</p><h2>Fourth Place</h2><p>Cade Becker &amp; Ryan Schuckman – Video News<br>Allison Brooks – Review Writing</p><h2>Fifth Place</h2><p>Fernando Zarate – Yearbook Design</p><h2>Sixth Place</h2><p>Cade Becker – Editorial Writing<br>Ryan Schuckman &amp; Gracie Wente – Video PSA</p><p><i>— Submitted</i></p>

Hays High students honored in statewide journalism contest